Relentless: Real People, Real Results, Real World

Having a dream, PaleoFX, creating a mega event, going into debt, coming to terms with mission versus money and respecting that money is necessary to make something viable, setting prices, adding speakers, advice from Robb Wolf, dealing with vendors, handling crises, improving infrastructure, incorporating audience feedback, building a team, staying alive and sticking together through it all, and prioritizing self care and health

Paying it forward, protein coffee, practicing what you preach, the importance of strength training, pursuing a dancing career, teamwork, injuries, changing her career path, getting evaluated, prioritizing rest, body awareness, instant gratification, workout progress, performance metrics, being a professional, external accountability, being one step away, becoming your own inspirational story, learning to say no, reconnecting with why you do what you do, and being your own brand

Coffee substitute, organic activity, 5/2 diet, evaluating any diet, asking why, hormesis, hormetic stressors, Dr. Rhonda Patrick, Found My Fitness, Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Vitamin D, sunlight, customizing an exercise routine, understanding your persona, finding your North Star, and projecting confidence

Ultra-running, Rocky 50K race, Back on My Feet, Wharton School social media, listening to podcasts on long runs, organically finding her way into a marathon, progressing to longer distances, hiring a running coach, the importance of cross-training, nutritional individualization, not judging people for their food choices, taking action, creating the Rocky 50K, receiving a cease and desist from MGM, building a passionate group, understanding social media, respecting different strengths for different platforms, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, prioritizing, volume versus engagement, mixing a good Moscow Mule, and being open to trying new things

IDEA Fitness Conference takeaways, Gary Vaynerchuk at 92Y, benefits of travel, Todd Durkin, Trina Gray, sports nutrition trends, Gatorade, understanding the context of headlines, Paleo, gluten free, food quality and selection, sugar consumption, customization and individualization, #AskGaryvee book, clouds and dirt, moving mountains, and embracing the world as it is

Morning restorative cardio, gummy bears, habit, Movnat, Animal Flow, Kettlebell Athletics, Fitwall, living around the world, basketball, issues with gut bloating, BA training, teaching workshops, intense travel, recovering from major injuries, human Turkish Getups, an aerobic conditioning prescription, vitamin M, female versus male mindset, heart rate training, burying calories as a workout metric, social media advice, figuring out what works for you, and worrying less

A return to podcasting, Relentless Transformation, setting appropriate expectations, IDEA Fit Conference, Clifton Harski, excitement and lottery tickets, Gary Vaynerchuk, Chris Sacca, practicing focus, leveraging Instagram, embracing fat, dietary cholesterol, process over outcome, and not betting dead money

A thank you, Relentless Transformation program, Jocko Willink, preparing for the New Year, self audits, fitness and health goals, lifestyle customization, black and white programs, holiday extremes, setting expectations, nutrition quantity, balancing binges, and interacting with people

How to have a great holiday season, balancing expectations and actions, having no regrets, morning and evening routines, relentless rockstars, the power of teamwork, lifting heavy things, a starter exercise routine, taking a step back, balancing the trees with the forest, and a happy, healthy Thanksgiving and big thank you

Removing inputs, having real world experience, the importance of internships, career detachment, reading literature, winning a Tim Ferriss competition, traveling to Japan, dreaming and journaling, roots in health and fitness, mapping Relentless Fitness around its people, having flexibility, taking the long-term view, encouraging clients to succeed on their own, Transformation program, sellout marketing, morning and evening routines, inspiring change in others, precursors to success, performance enhancing drugs, high achievement, persisting through low moments, seeing value in your health, allocating time and money to health, humanity and growth, having less extremes, and walking a tightrope

Unite Fitness, corporate world roots, environmental passions, a quarter-life crisis, traveling the world, growing up in a football town, crystallizing a passion in health and fitness, taking risks, writing and journaling, pioneering a new group training concept, not knowing, civic work, MANNA, Steve's Club, Spartan Race, working with good people, creating and running an event, learning from Crossfit, hiring people and having a criteria, growing a business, bringing in partners, franchising, serial entrepreneurship, trying new things, guided meditation, mind body connection, heart muscle and mind, slowing down, managing stress, taking care of yourself, connecting with people, and being a human being

Changing scenery, decompressing, bodyweight workout video, flexible plans, adaptable mindset, being on-time, Powerful Personal Trainer, entitlement versus re-earning yourself, do it first, to-do lists, burpees, 10-minute workout, reducing inputs, unsubscribing from mailing lists, and clearing the deck

Maximizing personal productivity, becoming a manager, good and bad employees, making versus managing, move the ball forward, empathy, leading by empowering others, Powerful Personal Trainer, training trainers, having ideas versus producing them, making your idea a reality, recording and producing a podcast, writing and publishing a book, benefits of having a book, and a challenge to accomplish something today

Purpose of exercise, physical goals and expectations, exercise programming, exercise selection, health, fitness and performance, energy, body transformation, exercise form, brain body connection, body and mind, brain games, self care, foam rolling, float tanks, salt baths, like-minded business professionals, business networking, non-profit causes

Balance between long-term and short-term, having your head in the clouds, grinding in the moment, Mediterranean Diet and brain size, processed meat and cancer, cancer causes and preventative measures, grass-fed beef, Dr. Colin Champ, medical studies, Vox, faulty data, bookstores, deck of playing cards workouts, advice for new business people, using client and customer perspective, and Steve's Club

Client inspiration, Simone Biles, gymnastics training, transitioning into gymnastics coaching, social work, climbing the hill and grinding, finishing what you started, not blindly following a path, setting yourself up for tomorrow, chronic back pain, personal reinvention, coaching styles, individualization, structure for kids, personal mission, feeling strong inside and out, client perspective, organic business growth, word of mouth advertising, positive self talk, black and white versus gray, Relentless Fitness family, hiring a personal chef, tangible versus intangible costs, and standing next to yourself

Building your future self, personal transformation, honesty about stressors, standing and fighting, short-term stress reduction strategies, taking action, shifting perspective, changing your environment, sensory overload, Brain Waves app, sleep, support systems, mastermind groups, external accountability, seasonality, bone broth, clarity, Halloween events, Run4UrLife, Steve's Club, Race for Hope, and Spartan Race training

Paleo Magazine Radio appearance, conditioning drills, the dark side of being an entrepreneur, anxiety and stress, internal and external adaptation, systems, batching social media, outdoor activity, holiday business opportunity, Steve Liberati, Steve's Club, Philly.com, 30-minutes to win it, and Spartan Race training

Bodyweight exercise, bodyweight workout video, Philly.com article, Tony Federico interview, incorporating fun, work life balance, diets, #RelentlessHalloween, longterm outlook, eliminating fear factors, posture awareness, desk chair exercise, proactive versus reactive, changing expectations, @iam_relentless on Instagram

Paleo Magazine Radio podcast, 4-Hour Workweek, growing up chubby and nonathletic, experiencing and ultimately reversing rock bottom, taking responsibility, focusing on single positive actions, taking a long-term view, defining Paleo, avoiding militant approaches, those who are willing to change versus those who aren't, weekly workout prescription, running, 10000 steps per day, appropriate exercise dose, law of diminishing returns, exercise as a form of entertainment, genetics, and #fatbutter

Evolving as a professional, Dr. Colin Champ, the mindset of an entrepreneur, Steven Pressfield, War of Art, consistency, batching your efforts, establishing a concrete schedule, no excuses, subtracting so you can add, #relentlesspope workout videos, high ROI actions, acting on behalf of your ideal future

Kung fu movies, yoga, Finite and Infinite Games, asking questions, surrounding yourself with challenging people, fitness versus health, prioritizing health, unstructured weight training, incorporating exercise into the everyday, why strict diets fail, Misguided Medicine, encouraging patients to ask questions about their treatment, salt intake, balancing professions and creative outlets, haters, benefiting from the art of podcasting, productivity practices, sleep routines, red wine, and embracing positive change

Run intervals, Keith Norris, balancing art and science, reverse engineering success, self-confidence, inputs, push-ups, exercise consistency, customer involvement, and user experience

Continuing education, not knowing it all, phases of a personal training career, balancing art and science, why personal trainers are like chefs and vets, observational skills, physical readiness tests, waking heart rate, grip, exercise as a coping mechanism, Ayahuasca and the difference between understanding the metaphysical and feeling it, visual candy, affecting lasting change via caring for someone, treating the organism as a whole, brain development and body movement as inseparable, importance of movement for kids, stress of overthinking details, and sleep

Fall madness, Spartan Race workouts, Paleo Fitness home gym advice, GymMyth.com podcast appearance, staying adaptable, getting off the grid, recharging mentally, evaluating input and output, inspiration from Gary Vaynerchuk, assessing your trajectory, making yourself uncomfortable, Steve's Club

Vynamic, healthcare management and consulting, naps, game-changing technology, failing and pivoting, a life-altering Apple computer, Babson College, entrepreneurship, failed coffee venture, creating Desert Dan, spending time with inspirational people, Jerry Maguire, steadily growing Vynamic, prioritizing people, clear company values, cultural processes, Vynamic colors, expanding to Boston, holistic health, energy management, Zzzmail, Zbombs, empowering his kids, kaizen, saying thank you

Creating the groundbreaking Paleo FX conference, Pomodoro technique, shamanism and Ayahuasca, Triphasic Technique, finding truth, being a lifelong athlete, leaving the pharmaceutical industry, Efficient Exercise, ARX Fit equipment and data based training, autoregulation, holding true to vision, overtraining, walking everyday, deadlifts, dips, sprints, supplements as a dietary complement, beer, and taking action

Inspiration from athletes, breakfast tacos, espresso machines, pleasure cruising, coming face-to-face with a lion, How to Win Friends, Nic Cage movies, high school in NYC, switching career paths, Myers Briggs, empathy, trying new things, upgrading lifestyles, the new educational landscape, Kahn Academy, black eyes, Nespresso vs. Keurig, finding Crossfit, 300, thinking like a new client, physical adaptation, sharing creativity, being restless, traveling now not later, cultural immersion, Iceland, doing things that others won't, diner marathons, life bucket lists, Level 3 certification, prioritizing health, preferring live clinics and seminars, visiting 30+ Crossfit boxes, external motivation, Robb Wolf, photography, crystallizing ideas into action, Flow, ignorance is bliss, expecting a child, wine, ice cream, The Other Wes Moore, and serving others

Seth Godin, Nespresso, Linkin Park, breaking out of slumps, exiting the corporate world, pest control, personal training, organic career development, Steve's Club, Crossfit Tribe, Steve's Paleo Goods, curiosity, inspiring youth, respecting adversity, intuition, time management, cash is king, online to retail sales, doing your research, principles, leadership, family balance, Roman emperors and wine drinking, and counteracting yourself.

Introducing the podcast, ruts, self-assessment, heavy caffeination, education today, structure, reliable sources of information, accountability, life work balance, gym class, my own case study.